embalming

em·balm

 (ĕm-bäm′)

tr.v. em·balmed, em·balm·ing, em·balms

1. To treat (a corpse) with preservatives in order to prevent decay.

2. To protect from change or oblivion; preserve or fix: "A precedent embalms a principle" (Benjamin Disraeli).

3. To impart fragrance to; perfume: Spicy aromas embalmed the air.

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[Middle English embaumen, from Old French embasmer : en-, in; see en-¹ + basme, balm; see balm.]

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em·balm′er n.

em·balm′ment n.

embalming

(ɪmˈbɑːmɪŋ)

n

the act or process of embalming (a dead body). See also embalming fluid

Translations

embalming

[ɪmˈbɑːmɪŋ]

A. N → embalsamamiento m

B. CPD embalming fluid N → líquido m embalsamador

embalming

[ɪmˈbɑːmɪŋ] n [body, corpse] → embaumement m embalming fluidembalming fluid n → fluide m d'embaumement

embalming

n. embalsamiento, preservación del cuerpo después de la muerte por medio de sustancias químicas.